1993 Mercedes-Benz 308 D 2.3L Diesel · L36 OMA
1993 Mercedes-Benz 308 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 06 Oct 1993. Recorded mileage 278,928 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 308 D
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 278,928 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L36 OMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2024
- 278,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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L36 OMA Mileage History
- 05/08/2022278,228 mi
- 05/08/2022278,233 mi+5 mi
- 06/09/2023278,462 mi+229 mi
- 11/09/2023278,468 mi+6 mi
- 01/10/2024278,928 mi+460 mi
Average of roughly 324 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L36 OMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mercedes-Benz 308 D (L36 OMA) between August 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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